Brussels is famous as the capital. Belgium Vibrant because it combines many things at once.

This diversity extends to its attractions.

With its statues, gardens, hills and gleaming Art Nouveau villas, Brussels is Europe Miniature.

Here, you will find the essential tourist attractions you can visit.

Must-see attractions in Brussels

Grand Palace in Brussels

Surrounded by the 15th century town hall

With nearly 40 stately homes, the palace reveals its splendor after you make your way through one of the small cobbled alleys.

In addition, it has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its homogeneous appearance.

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The Grand Palace

Atomium, Brussels

While nine steel balls balanced on a set of sticks may seem like a strange monument,

However, atomium actually represents an iron crystal, magnified to 165 billion times its size.

Engineer André Waterkeyn designed this 102-metre (335-foot) giant for the Brussels World's Fair in 1958.

Which symbolizes a firm belief in the scientific process.

Today, the building has become so famous that it is now a fixture on the capital's skyline.

Atomium Monument

Empain villa

By the 1920s, Art Nouveau had given way to the more streamlined aesthetics of Art Deco.

And again, it was Belgium One of the first to embrace this bold new architectural style.

With its symmetry and rich materials, Villa Empain by Swiss architect Michel Polak is one of the masterpieces of this movement.

Today, this sprawling palace is open to the public and houses a center for culture and arts.

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Empain villa

Musical Instrument Museum

One of the pearls of the city is the Museum of Musical Instruments.

While many mistakenly assume due to its striking location that it was designed by Victor Horta, it is not.

This impressive building houses a world-famous collection of 7,000 instruments and has a beautiful rooftop patio.

Musical Instrument Museum

Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula

It is the preferred venue for the Royal Family for coronations, weddings and state funerals.

It is a seasonal venue for Christmas carol concerts and “the purest gothic flowers.”. 

In addition, the cathedral's unique beauty now dominates the Brussels skyline.

Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula

Van Buren Museum and Gardens

Van Buren Museum and Gardens features Also with an exceptional Art Deco interior design..

Where David and Alice Van Buren spent three decades in the 20th century transforming their home To a complete work of art.

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Van Buren Gardens

Royal Greenhouses in Laeken

The Royal Greenhouses in Laeken are marvels of metal and glass that allowed King Leopold II to grow a collection of thousands of exotic plants and trees.

In contrast, this sprawling complex of pavilions, domes and arcades looks like a private city.

These greenhouses are only open for a few weeks a year during April and May.

Royal Greenhouses in Laeken

Cinquen Nair Garden 

The most royal park in all of Brussels is once again the brainchild of Leopold II. 

Furthermore, the Grand Arc de Triomphe was built on the Cinquantenaire to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Belgian state.

History is also displayed in three other museums within the park, including the Royal Military Museum and the Cinquennet Nair Museum.

On sunny days you'll see the vast lawns filled with picnickers and Frisbee players.

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Arc de Triomphe in Cinquantenaire Park